Fertilisation and environmental factors affect the yield and quality of alfalfa in China
Shun Li,
Zongqing Liu
Abstract:Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a high-quality forage legume, often called the king of forages, that has been cultivated on more than 5.467 × 10 5 ha in China since 2020 (Wang and Xu 2021). The cultivated area of alfalfa has been expanding with the development of animal husbandry and the demand for returning farmland to grassland (Li 2002, Wang andXu 2021). However, the yield and quality of alfalfa in China fall short of meeting the escalating demands of the livestock industry (Zhang et al. 2009, Wang andXu 20… Show more
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